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The NBA has elevated concerns among owners and executives that more drastic steps could be taken in light of the coronavirus outbreak, including games being played with only the essential personnel in arenas, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The league is hoping teams can be prepared to execute this scenario after scheduling a Wednesday conference […]

The NBA hasn’t been short of controversial officiating in the past few weeks. The most costly, perhaps, was a no-call goaltend against Damian Lillard’s game-tying lay-in. The league once again saw anti-officiating woes on Saturday night following the Dallas Mavericks’ loss against the Atlanta Hawks. Mavs owner Mark Cuban erupted on social media, speaking out […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was utterly transparent when speaking about the state of the league during the All-Star Weekend, noting the clear decline in viewership and TV ratings, the huge loss of at least $300 million in TV revenue from the China debacle earlier this season, and what can come down the pipe in the […]

The initially-maligned changes to the NBA All-Star game proved to be an objective success (credit Chris Paul with another assist). After two quarters of sloppy scrimmaging, the game’s second half was compelling, intense and thrilling — particularly the commercial-free final 15 minutes. Team LeBron prevailed over Team Giannis, 157-155, capping off an entertaining and emotional […]

The NBA put on an exciting, entertaining and moving All-Star Weekend in Chicago, and earned a notable boost in television ratings and social media activity as a result. Turner Sports’ All-Star Weekend coverage was up 15% in viewership from last year, and the successful changes to the All-Star Game format undoubtedly played a major factor […]

In tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, the NBA has announced that the All-Star game MVP trophy will be renamed to the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy. Bryant’s lasting legacy on the league is undeniable. Bryant is considered by many as one of the best players in the history of the sport and after his untimely […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been one of the most sought-after personalities during this weekend’s All-Star festivities. The media was able to catch up with the 57-year-old head honcho during his All-Star weekend press conference, and interestingly enough, one of the most hotly-discussed items on the agenda was the major changes Silver hopes to implement […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed a variety of topics during his annual All-Star press conference on Saturday night, including the potential financial fallout stemming from the controversy over the Hong Kong protests that damaged the league’s business relationship with China. Silver said the tiff could end up costing the league up to $400 million in […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver implemented swift and big changes to the All-Star Game in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s passing, including a nod the Los Angeles Lakers great and his daughter, two of nine passengers that died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26. The new NBA All-Star Game will follow part of a modified […]

NBA Commissioner Adams Silver acknowledged Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul played a key role in series of changes the All-Star Game will see this year. Paul, who is also the president of the National Basketball Players Association, called Silver to pitch a potential change to the ASG dynamics, taking inspiration from The Basketball […]

Citing television ratings as a concern, the NBA has decided to shake up the season schedule. Commissioner Adam Silver and the league have investigated the possibility of a mid-season tournament. However, on Friday, Silver was dubious about the implementation of the tournament by the 2021-22 season, as he had previously hoped. Per Tim Reynolds of […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was unable to witness the debut of the No. 1 pick Zion Williamson, as he suited up for the New Orleans Pelicans for the first time in the regular season. Yet he watched the highlights after landing from an Air France flight to Paris for the first-ever NBA game in French […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver did not seem surprised or concerned with the recent dip in TV ratings, a trend that has been made evident through the start of the 2019-20 season. The league has suffered from a number of issues, including a number of key injuries, the Hong Kong controversy and the load management debate. […]

Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA are set to announce that the league is launching a new G League franchise in Mexico at the start of the 2020-21 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic: The NBA will launch a G League team in Mexico starting the 2020-21 season. Commissioner Adam Silver is announcing […]

After missing out on stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, the New York Knicks used their cap space on Julius Randle, Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson, Marcus Morris, Wayne Ellington, Elfrid Payton, and Reggie Bullock. The Knicks have been a walking disaster for years under owner James Dolan. Some around the league believe […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has been enthusiastically pushing a potential midseason tournament in ways that will mirror EuroLeague play. To incentivize teams to take part in the competition, the league is discussing making an extra first-round draft pick available to the winner as potential compensation, along with bonus pay for players and coaches who participate: […]

There has recently been a lot of talk about the possibility of the NBA deciding to shake things up by completely reshaping the league’s format. Commissioner Adam Silver has led the charge in this regard, which has been met by some mixed reactions within and around the NBA. One of the proposed changes is a […]

The NBA is proposing a midseason tournament which would begin in the 2021-2022 season. The NBA and NBPA are finding common ground on a post-Thanksgiving tournament window which would extend into mid-December. However, it appears teams in the NBA aren’t too fond of this idea, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe: “I think it certainly, of […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is siding with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver when it comes to the proposed schedule changes. Fizdale argued that the in-season tournament format makes sense because all 82 games are already an individual battle on a night-in, night-out basis (via Howie Kussoy of the New York Post): “In-season tournament? […]

The tension between the NBA and China has somewhat reached a boiling point after a Chinese state-run television has threatened retribution against the league’s Commissioner Adam Silver. The shocking development comes after Silver refused to discipline Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey for his support for the Hong Kong protesters in a now-deleted tweet. Despite some […]

With commissioner Adam Silver recently revealing how China demanded for the termination of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey following the latter’s controversial tweet, the NBA has taken the offensive on this gripping issue. For their part, the Chinese vehemently denied any request made to remove Morey from his post, and naturally, has taken offense […]

To say that the Brooklyn Nets had an interesting time during their preseason games in China is an understatement. Given the Chinese government’s anger towards the league due to the tweet of Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, it’s easy to say that the words Kyrie Irving told Adam Silver during his players-only meeting with the […]

In the wake of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s interview at the TIME 100 Health Summit, China is refuting his claim that it demanded the firing of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over a tweet that supported anti-government protests in Hong Kong, according to The Associated Press. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the Chinese government requested the NBA to fire Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey after his tweet about China. Silver and the NBA said no. “We made clear that we were being asked to fire him, by the Chinese government, by the parties we dealt with, government and businesses,” Silver […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed some serious regret over the recent cracks involving the league’s relationship with China, the NBA’s most lucrative partner. After Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s pro-Hong Kong tweet was met by the Chinese government with anger, Silver fears the ensuing financial consequences of this impasse will be “fairly dramatic,” according […]

The Brooklyn Nets just came back from a productive but rough trip to China. With the separation of ways currently happening between the NBA and the Chinese market, the team is being extremely careful with the words they say. Joe Harris wasn’t keen on sharing details of the trip as well. The guard was one […]

While LeBron James remained quiet during his week-long trip to China as part of two exhibition games against the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers star was pushing NBA commissioner Adam Silver to take some stern action against Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, whose pro-Hong Kong tweet caused a firestorm that put the NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets were put in a tough position upon traveling to China for a couple of preseason games, soon finding out their sponsors had pulled out from the event, along with the media responsibilities to follow. LeBron James, seeing the nature of the feud between China and the NBA, […]

The NBA is currently embroiled in a tough diplomatic situation as China is looking to ban the league and the Houston Rockets for a tweet by Daryl Morey calling for Hong Kong’s independence. The league maintained that they are fighting for freedom of expression, and a couple of voices in the association expressed their appreciation […]

Dennis Rodman has served as a comic relief in what has become a very tense situation between China and the NBA. According to the Hall of Famer, NBA commissioner Adam Silver should seriously give some thought into tapping him as a potential mediator between the two conflicting parties. @NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, I know a […]

James Harden backed up Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey and consequently NBA commissioner Adam Silver, going back from his previous meek response to Morey’s pro-Hong Kong tweet and the reaction from China. “We all have freedom of speech, that is the world we live in,” said Harden, according to Reuters. “Everyone should (say) how […]

The controversy between the NBA and China continues to swirl as the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets prepare for a pair of exhibition games in the country. In the latest development, the Lakers’ NBA Cares event scheduled on Wednesday was canceled, per ESPN. According to the report, the decision to cancel the event, which […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is one of the more outspoken leaders in all of modern day professional sports. Recently chiming in regarding the league’s ongoing controversy with China, Popovich made a point to praise NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for supporting freedom of speech. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he supports the comments […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is facing criticism after tweeting out his sentiments about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. Morey’s message, which has since been deleted, included the phrases “Fight For Freedom” and “Stand With Hong Kong.” This tweet has created a firestorm in China, and now NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is planning […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has released a lengthy new statement regarding the league’s relationship status with China. Silver’s first statement fell under heavy criticism from U.S. senators and many others, while also being misinterpreted by the Chinese media. Instead, Silver took a more firm stance after a pro-Hong Kong tweet by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl […]

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has written a letter asking NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to cancel exhibition games in China. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey voiced support on Twitter for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. Morey deleted the tweet and Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta posted a strong rebuke of Morey’s statement on Twitter. However, a […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is defending Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s right to speak his mind about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. During his trip to Tokyo with the Rockets, Morey sent out a now-deleted tweet. In the caption, he wrote “Fight For Freedom” and “Stand With Hong Kong.” This tweet created quite […]

Following the success of the first-ever NBA preseason game held in India on Friday, league commissioner Adam Silver is seriously considering starting a professional basketball league in the said country over the next five years. He also hopes that India will soon have an NBA star emerge during that span, per ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. […]

Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive is pushing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to institute a 12-team professional league in India in the near future, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. For a variety of reasons, the NBA’s global popularity has grown exponentially in recent years. Fans from all around the globe are latching on to […]